Upon seeing the two martial arts experts enter the fissure, the others didn't want to be left behind. They immediately performed their Qinggong and followed closely.

Yuan Kong gave Luo Feng a cold glance. A chilling gleam of murderous intent flashed in the depths of his eyes as he said in a low voice, "Let's go!"

SWISH! SWISH!

The sound of tearing air echoed as Yuan Kong and the sole remaining Wanluo School student plunged into the fissure.

Just as Luo Feng was about to enter, he suddenly halted and turned his gaze towards Headmaster Li. "Headmaster Li," he asked, "the Chen Family has been operating this Red Flame Crystal Ore mine for decades. Surely they must have a map of the interior?"

Yuan Ying, hearing this, was taken aback and also looked at Headmaster Li.

Headmaster Li smiled and nodded. "Indeed."

Saying this, Headmaster Li retrieved a map from his robes. "This Red Flame Crystal Ore mine was naturally formed, and its interior is a complex labyrinth. This map is not exhaustive."

"This is more than enough. Thank you."

Luo Feng took the map, expressing his gratitude.

Headmaster Li was nearly forty, and his own children were around Luo Feng's age. Seeing Luo Feng preparing to enter the mine shaft, a sense of concern welled up within him. He advised, "The creatures inside this mine are formidable. If things become too dangerous, don't hesitate to retreat."

"Yes, I understand my limits," Luo Feng replied with a nod.

Beside them, Yuan Ying boldly slung an arm around Luo Feng's neck, a charming smile on her face. "Don't worry. With big sister here, I won't let anything happen to you."

Yuan Ying had an excellent figure. In this posture, Luo Feng immediately felt the surprising resilience of her chest pressing against him. While embarrassed, he also felt a touch of warmth at her gesture.

Afterward, the two walked towards the fissure ahead.

Upon reaching the entrance, Luo Feng spread out the map Headmaster Li had given him.

The map was indeed as Headmaster Li had described—very rudimentary. It only showed some crooked red lines, presumably representing the underground tunnels.

"It truly is complex, almost like a maze. Luo Feng, it's a good thing you asked for this map," Yuan Ying remarked, a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes as she studied it.

Although the map was simple, it was clear that the underground world was exceedingly intricate.

Luo Feng touched his nose. He had only asked casually, not actually expecting there to be a map.

The two continued forward, entering the fissure. Before them lay a vast, empty cavern of indeterminate size, surrounded by pitch-black mine tunnels that disappeared into the depths.

"Which path should we take?" Yuan Ying asked, her brow furrowed.

Luo Feng looked at the map, then pointed to one of the mine tunnels ahead. "This tunnel is marked as the largest on the map. How about we choose this one?"

Yuan Ying had no objections and nodded. The two immediately executed their Qinggong and sped into the depths of the mine tunnel.

The mine tunnel was extremely wide, like an underground world. The surrounding rock walls emitted a faint red glow from the embedded fiery-red Crystal Stones.

"Those are Red Flame Crystals, high-quality materials for forging weapons. If you need to craft a weapon, you can gather some. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone," Yuan Ying said, winking playfully at Luo Feng with a smile.

Luo Feng gave a wry smile internally. He swiped his finger across his storage ring, and the Rage Flame Knife, nearly as tall as a man, appeared in his hand.

"That saber..."

Yuan Ying stopped abruptly, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Rage Flame Knife in Luo Feng's hand, unblinking.

FWOOSH!

Luo Feng subtly channeled his Yuan Qi. A searing wave of Saber Qi instantly erupted from the blade, carving a three-foot-deep gash into the nearby rock wall. He then looked at Yuan Ying and smiled. "Rage Flame, a second-grade Spirit Weapon."

"A second-grade Spirit Weapon!"

Yuan Ying's eyes showed shock, which soon transformed into a radiant smile. "No wonder you weren't interested in these Red Flame Crystals. I didn't realize you were so wealthy. Many renowned experts in the Jianghu don't even possess a second-grade Spirit Weapon."

Although Red Flame Crystal was a superior material for forging weapons, it was only suitable for ordinary ones. Forging a second-grade Spirit Weapon with Red Flame Crystal was simply impossible.

Luo Feng touched his nose, put away his Rage Flame Knife, and said with a smile, "I came across it by chance."

At that moment, Luo Feng's gaze flickered, and he glanced towards the depths of the cavern.

Yuan Ying also turned her head, her dark brows knitting slightly. "Let's go take a look."

The two executed their Qinggong and quickly reached a bend in the tunnel ahead.

They looked around, and their expressions changed slightly.

In the spacious mine tunnel, heaps of white bones were piled up. The bones were slightly blackened, as if scorched, and the ground was also charred black.

Yuan Ying walked to the side, picked up something from the ground, and said with a frown, "These people... they were probably miners."

Luo Feng saw that Yuan Ying was holding an iron pickaxe as tall as a person and nodded in agreement.

"Luo Feng, this place might be dangerous. Stay behind me and don't stray," Yuan Ying said, drawing her Cold Pheasant twin swords. Her sharp, heroic eyes scanned the surroundings as she spoke to Luo Feng.

This girl, she's really treating me like a child she needs to protect...

Luo Feng looked at Yuan Ying's back, smiled wryly, touched his nose, and said, "Alright."

Yuan Ying took the lead, and the two continued forward.

As they progressed, they frequently encountered white bones and signs of past struggles.

Luo Feng had already released his Soul Power, sensing the movements around them.

After walking for a short while, Luo Feng's eyebrow suddenly twitched. He pulled Yuan Ying back and pointed to a shadowy area on the rock wall ahead. "Sister Yuan Ying, I think there's something over there."

Yuan Ying was startled. She looked up, and her pretty face changed.

Clinging to the rock wall was a fire-red spider, as large as a washbasin. Sharp fangs protruded from its mouthparts, and its abdomen bore a blood-red skull pattern. It hung silently on the rock wall, looking just like a piece of rock at first glance.

"It's a Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider!"

Seeing the spider, Yuan Ying's voice turned cold. Her Cold Pheasant swords flashed left and right, unleashing two intersecting streams of Saber Qi.

SLICE!

The Saber Qi was incredibly fast, fiercely striking the Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider. A shrill cry echoed as the spider's body was sliced into four pieces. Green blood spurted out, and where it landed on the ground, it immediately corroded a large hole in the rock wall—a horrifying sight.

Looking at the remains of the Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider on the ground, Yuan Ying breathed a sigh of relief.

The Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider wasn't a particularly powerful Demon Beast; it barely qualified as a Level One Demon Beast. However, the venom in its body was extremely potent. Any Martial Artist below the Spiritual Rotation Realm, if bitten, would die within three breaths!

What was most terrifying was that the Demon Qi of the Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider was very faint, making it difficult to detect.

"I never expected to find a Poisonous Fire Ghost Spider here. Luo Feng, it's a good thing you spotted it. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable."

Yuan Ying let out a breath, turning to look at Luo Feng. She bit her red lip lightly with her white teeth, a captivating smile spreading across her face. "How should sister thank you? How about a sweet kiss?"

Luo Feng felt a headache coming on. This Yuan Ying's temperament was a match for Yang Wanyi's.

Luo Feng wasn't one to willingly be taken advantage of. Looking at Yuan Ying, an suggestive smile appeared on his face.

"One sweet kiss isn't enough. Sister Yuan Ying, look, we're in this deserted wilderness, no one else around, just a lonely man and a woman... Otherwise..."

Hearing Luo Feng's increasingly suggestive words, the tips of Yuan Ying's ears turned a faint red. She extended a slender finger, gently flicked Luo Feng's forehead, and chided, "Such a young boy, what are you thinking about all day long?"

The real culprit here is you, isn't it? Luo Feng thought helplessly.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, a sharp sound of tearing wind pierced the air.

Simultaneously, a strong sense of danger assailed Luo Feng. In his vision, a fiery red figure shot towards them, its ferocious aura chilling to the bone. He could even see its gaping maw filled with sharp, snow-white teeth.

"Look out!"

Luo Feng reached out and pulled Yuan Ying aside.

In an instant, they darted back more than ten meters.

BOOM!

A loud crash echoed through the mine tunnel as rubble flew. Where Yuan Ying had stood moments before, a large pit had appeared, and in it stood a giant wolf with fiery red fur.

The giant wolf was nearly two men tall. Its fur, a vibrant blood-red, seemed to glow like a burning flame. Its eyes, crimson as blood, emanated a bloodthirsty and savage aura as it stared intently at Luo Feng and Yuan Ying.

"Fire Ming Wolf!"

Yuan Ying recognized the giant wolf before them.

This was a type of Demon Beast that lived underground, feeding on flesh and ore rich in Fire Yuan Qi. Although it was only a Level Three Demon Beast, its diet of rock made its claws and teeth incredibly sharp, capable of tearing through steel.

ROAR!

Having missed its first pounce, the Fire Ming Wolf roared in frustration. Its massive body leaped up and lunged at them again.

A flash of disdain crossed Yuan Ying's eyes, and she let out a sharp cry.

"Falling Flower Slash!"

Her slender figure darted forward. The Cold Pheasant Sword in her hand erupted with fierce Saber Qi. As she moved with swirling steps, she resembled a flower petal drifting in the wind, a beautiful yet deadly dance.

SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH...

The brilliant Saber Qi struck the Fire Ming Wolf, sending blood splattering. Yuan Ying delivered dozens of slashes in a single breath. By the time the Fire Ming Wolf's corpse fell, it was mangled beyond recognition.

Luo Feng watched from the side, swallowing hard.

Yuan Ying's Saber Technique appeared delicate, almost weak, but its actual power was terrifying, no less formidable than his own Shocking Thunder Saber Technique.

However, Luo Feng's Shocking Thunder Saber Technique was only cultivated to the second stage. If he cultivated it to the third stage, where the Saber Technique would contain wind and thunder saber intent, Yuan Ying's Saber Technique would be far inferior.

After Yuan Ying dispatched the Fire Ming Wolf, she frowned slightly and said, "This mine is indeed unusual. The Fire Yuan Qi here is so turbulent it's impossible to sense our surroundings. Luo Feng, stay behind me, and don't wander off!"

Luo Feng nodded. Rampant Yuan Qi could indeed affect a Martial Artist's perception, which explained why Yuan Ying hadn't detected the Fire Ming Wolf earlier.

Luo Feng's Soul Power was strong, so he was only minimally affected.

The two continued onward. Luo Feng remained alert, subtly or overtly pointing out any Demon Beasts they encountered to Yuan Ying.

Yuan Ying did not notice this.

Stopping and starting, they gradually ventured deeper into the mine.

As they went deeper, the fiery red Red Flame Crystal Ore on the surrounding rock walls became more abundant. The temperature gradually rose. Even with Luo Feng's and Yuan Ying's Cultivation, they had to circulate their Yuan Qi to resist the pervasive heat.

"The Fire Yuan Qi here is so wild," Yuan Ying panted, fine beads of sweat appearing on her smooth forehead.

Luo Feng nodded; the Fire Yuan Qi in this area was indeed unusually turbulent.

Noticing Luo Feng frequently examining the surrounding rock walls, Yuan Ying asked curiously, "Luo Feng, what are you looking at?"

Luo Feng said, "I need something containing pure Fire Yuan Qi to cultivate a martial art. With so much Red Flame Crystal Ore here, perhaps there's Red Flame Crystal Jade."

"Red Flame Crystal Jade?"

Hearing this, Yuan Ying shook her head. "Red Flame Crystal Jade is the essence of Red Flame Crystal. It takes a million years to form even a small amount. This Red Flame Crystal Ore vein is too small; it's unlikely to contain any."

"Ah! Help!"

Suddenly, a piercing scream for help echoed from the depths of the mine. Luo Feng's and Yuan Ying's expressions changed simultaneously.

"That's Xiao Liang, the one with the Cold Star Spear, from earlier!" Yuan Ying said.

Luo Feng nodded. "Let's go check it out."

SWISH! SWISH!

The two immediately executed their Light Martial Arts, speeding towards the depths of the mine.

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